India’s Car Sales Hit Record High in October

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

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India’s passenger vehicle industry recorded its best-ever monthly performance in October 2025, with wholesales reaching approximately 470,000 units, up 17.2 percent from 401,105 units in October 2024. This marks the highest dispatch total to date, surpassing the previous record of 405,522 units

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India Auto Sales Grow 5.2% in September

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

India’s retail automobile sector recorded a 5.2% year-on-year growth in September 2025, supported by GST cuts and festive season demand, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. Segment Performance Two-wheelers grew the most, rising 6.5% compared to last year. Passenger vehicles also performed strongly, with a 5.8% increase. Three-wheelers, however,

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Tesla UK Sales Jump 12% in June on Model Y Demand

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Tesla’s UK operations recorded a 12% year-on-year rise in sales in June 2025, driven largely by the launch of the refreshed Model Y, according to data from New AutoMotive. The rebound in monthly performance comes after a significant slump in May and places Tesla back in the spotlight amid intensifying EV competition across Britain. Model […]

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Tesla To Open India Showrooms In July With China-Made EVs

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Tesla is set to officially enter the Indian market in July 2025 with the opening of its first showrooms in Mumbai and New Delhi, marking a major step in its global expansion. The electric vehicle giant plans to begin operations with the import of Model Y SUVs manufactured at its Shanghai Gigafactory. The Mumbai showroom […]

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Suzuki Halts Swift Production Amid China’s Rare Earth Curbs

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Suzuki Motor Corporation has temporarily halted production of its widely sold Swift hatchback at its Sagara plant in Japan, excluding the Swift Sport variant. The decision, implemented on May 26, stems from a shortage of key components following China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth elements. The company expects to resume partial production by June […]

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India Rejects BYD’s $1 Billion EV Proposal, Signals Strategic Shift Toward Tesla

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

In a move that highlights India’s evolving investment strategy in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, the government has declined a $1 billion proposal from Chinese automaker BYD Co., while simultaneously paving the way for potential collaboration with U.S.-based Tesla Inc. The decision underscores New Delhi’s cautious stance toward Chinese investments, particularly in

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India Restricts Market Access for Chinese EV Maker BYD Amid Efforts to Attract Tesla

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

India has decided to restrict market access for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Co., citing strategic and security concerns. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the government needs to be cautious about foreign investments, particularly from countries with which India shares land borders. He emphasized that, as of now, BYD’s entry into the

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Nissan to Invest €700 Million in India, Launch Six New Models by 2026

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

Nissan has unveiled an aggressive plan to strengthen its presence in India with a €700 million investment aimed at launching six new models and doubling its total sales to 200,000 units by 2026. The initiative marks one of Nissan’s most ambitious pushes in the Indian market and includes a broad portfolio of vehicles designed to […]

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BYD to Establish Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant Near Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is set to establish its first manufacturing facility in India near Hyderabad, Telangana, marking a major step in the company’s expansion plans within the growing Indian EV market. The Telangana government has identified three prospective locations close to Hyderabad, and BYD is currently in the process of evaluating these […]

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Tesla’s European Sales Decline Amid Intensifying Competition and Market Dynamics

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Tesla saw a sharp decline in its European sales in February, with figures dropping by more than 40% compared to the same month last year. This significant slump has reduced the company’s market share in the region to 1.8%, down from 2.8% year-on-year, raising concerns about its ability to hold ground in an increasingly crowded […]